Seg 1: Should we be building cities inside of asteroids?

With the increasing interest in space exploration and the possibility of humans living and working away from Earth, there is a need for viable housing options in space.

Guest: Dr. Adam Frank, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Rochester and Author of Light of the Stars: Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth

Seg 2: Who was responsible for the Pearson Airport Gold Heist?

A year ago today, a man presented a fake waybill to Air Canada staff at a warehouse beside Pearson International Airport. According to court documents, the man then walked out with 400 kilograms of gold and $1.95 million USD cash.

Seg 3: View From Victoria: Bombshell testimony has government stumbling

The Premier is responding to bombshell testimony from Deputy Chief Fiona Wilson saying diversion is real and Police can do nothing about open drug use.

Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist

Seg 4: Why is the moon getting its own time zone?

The initiative for a lunar-specific time standard, known as Coordinated Lunar Time, arises from the necessity for extreme precision in space travel.

Guest: Michelle Hanlon, Professor of Practice and the Executive Director of the Center for Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law

Seg 5: What can tourists expect from a recovering Maui?

The August 2023 wildfires resulted in the devastating loss of loved ones, homes, cultural and historical sites, and businesses in Lahaina, located in West Maui. How has the island recovered?

Guest: Leanne Pletcher, Director of Public Relations for Maui Visitors & Convention Bureau

Seg 6: The consequences of overlooking Canada’s productivity emergency

The Business Council of BC has strongly criticized the 2024 Federal Budget for not effectively addressing what the Bank of Canada describes as a productivity "emergency" in Canada.

Guest: David Williams, Vice President of Policy at the Business Council of British Columbia

Seg 7: Is Canada doing enough to make housing affordable again?

The housing strategy aims to construct 3.9 million homes by 2031. To achieve this goal, the government has allocated $8.5 billion in additional spending. 

Guest: Dr. Alexandra Flynn, Director of the Housing Research Collaborative and Associate Professor at Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia

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